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Protecting your home from burglaries |
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Your home is considered a safe haven, but how safe are you in your own home?
Burglary is defined by the U.S Department of Justice as the unlawful entry of a structure to commit a felony or theft.
Statistics show, that incidents related to burglaries have been increasing significantly over the past few years. With this in mind, it is very important to take precautionary measures to protect your home and your family from burglars. 
To help you avoid these unfortunate incidents from happening, your La Dolce Living team has put some safety guidelines together. Please read more to view some reminders on how to avoid intruders in your homes:
- Never let strangers inside your house.
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Make sure to lock all your doors and windows at all times.
- Install and use a peephole and never open your door automatically unless you know and trust the person at your doorstep.
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Get proper identification documents from delivery persons before letting them inside your home.
- Be sure to leave lights on when you go out at night.
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Do not leave any notes on your door when going out.
- Use timer to turn lights on and off when leaving for a long trip or vacation.
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Inform your neighbors and the police if you will be gone for a long period of time.
- For home repairs, make sure you only deal with reputable companies or individuals who are trusted and referred by friends and family.
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Call 911 and do not go inside your house if you suspect that a stranger is in your home.
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About the Author: Catharine D. Allado- Writes articles for www.ladolceliving.com - the most trusted and comprehensive online directory of care homes in California, Florida and the rest of the United States.
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